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AY53 WLB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 98,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,700 miles

front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,604 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have small cracks in the tread and tyre walls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,983 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,918 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AY53 WLB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 WLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 WLB registered?

AY53 WLB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 WLB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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